Band Knife Operator

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Band Knife Operator
Mereworth, Maidstone, Kent (ME18) £27,000 per annum Monday-Friday, 8:00am - approx. 4:00pm (no late finishes)
A well-established and respected family-run business based in Mereworth is seeking a reliable and hands-on Band Knife Operator to join their friendly warehouse team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, team-focused environment where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.
The Role
The successful candidate will take full responsibility for operating the Band Knife / Slitter cutting machine within the warehouse.
Duties include:
Operating a Band Knife (guillotine-style) cutting machine
Cutting and sizing large rolls of foam to specification
Rolling, packing and preparing finished materials
Supporting warehouse and driving team when required (loading assistance - generally light and team-supported)
Ensuring safe operation and maintenance of the machine
Maintaining a clean and organised working area
What We're Looking For
Experience operating a Band Knife and/or Slitter machine
Confidence working with cutting machinery
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
A responsible individual who can take ownership of the machine
Team player with a positive attitude
What's On Offer
£27,000 annual salary
22 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
Christmas shutdown (5 days holiday to be retained for this period)
Clean, organised warehouse environment
Supportive and genuinely friendly team
Stable, long-term opportunity with a respected local
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Location:
Maidstone, Kent
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Manufacturing/Surveying

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